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From this reading LONDON, February 11, O. S.
1751
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From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
affectsnounUS /əˈfekts/
plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
From this reading The very best tragedy of, Corneille's, if well spoken and acted, interests, engages, agitates, and affects your passions.
agitates
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From this reading The very best tragedy of, Corneille's, if well spoken and acted, interests, engages, agitates, and affects your passions.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading Love, terror, and pity alternately possess you.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The very best tragedy of, Corneille's, if well spoken and acted, interests, engages, agitates, and affects your passions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The very best tragedy of, Corneille's, if well spoken and acted, interests, engages, agitates, and affects your passions.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, if ill spoken and acted, it would only excite your indignation or your laughter.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
Corneille's
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From this reading The very best tragedy of, Corneille's, if well spoken and acted, interests, engages, agitates, and affects your passions.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
engagesverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading The very best tragedy of, Corneille's, if well spoken and acted, interests, engages, agitates, and affects your passions.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading But, if ill spoken and acted, it would only excite your indignation or your laughter.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading LONDON, February 11, O. S.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The very best tragedy of, Corneille's, if well spoken and acted, interests, engages, agitates, and affects your passions.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading But, if ill spoken and acted, it would only excite your indignation or your laughter.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The very best tragedy of, Corneille's, if well spoken and acted, interests, engages, agitates, and affects your passions.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading But, if ill spoken and acted, it would only excite your indignation or your laughter.
LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON, February 11, O. S.
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love, terror, and pity alternately possess you.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading LONDON, February 11, O. S.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The very best tragedy of, Corneille's, if well spoken and acted, interests, engages, agitates, and affects your passions.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But, if ill spoken and acted, it would only excite your indignation or your laughter.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The very best tragedy of, Corneille's, if well spoken and acted, interests, engages, agitates, and affects your passions.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Love, terror, and pity alternately possess you.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Love, terror, and pity alternately possess you.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading LONDON, February 11, O. S.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The very best tragedy of, Corneille's, if well spoken and acted, interests, engages, agitates, and affects your passions.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Love, terror, and pity alternately possess you.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The very best tragedy of, Corneille's, if well spoken and acted, interests, engages, agitates, and affects your passions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, if ill spoken and acted, it would only excite your indignation or your laughter.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: When you go to the play, which I hope you do often, for it is a very instructive amusement, you must certainly have observed the very different effects which the several parts have upon you, according as they are well or ill acted.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The very best tragedy of, Corneille's, if well spoken and acted, interests, engages, agitates, and affects your passions.
